Even if you pay full ticket price, you get enough free stuff, test drive cards, rebates & more to cover ticket cost and parking too. Each attendee can sign up for up to $100 or more in dealer test drive cash cards plus more free stuff at the show. We show you where to go.

The first 5300 people presenting a Fifth Third Bank ATM Card at the Fifth Third Redemption Center located near the main ticket lobby on Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb.15 will get a coupon good for $4 off a full-price adult admission.

Non-Fifth Third Bank cardholders can get a promotional coupon from any participating Chicagoland or Northern Indiana Fifth Third Banking Center and bring it to the Fifth Third Bank redemption center.

Buy 10 gallons of fuel at any participating Shell location and get one Weekday Discount Coupon redeemable for one half-price weekday (February 16 to 20) pass to the Chicago Auto Show. Bring your receipt to the cashier to receive your Weekday Discount Coupon.﻿

Give three cans of food for $6 off a full adult admission on Wednesday, Feb.18, Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20. Food can be redeemed for the coupons at booths that are set up at the two ticket locations for the Chicago Auto Show.﻿

Tuesday, Feb. 17 is Women's Day. Women are admitted for $6. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.﻿

6-Go To The Show For Freebies

Chicago Auto Show Preview

Lots of fun, and you can get hundreds in prizes, free food, cash cards and more.

Freebies at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show:

Ford test drive dining coupon-good at the show-$10 Value (at the Ford booth next to the ticket booths)

If you feel that the auto show is too costly for you to enjoy then here are a few tips that will help you out. There's really no reason to miss out on this great event each year.

First, secure your free or discounted tickets or vouchers in early January and February at a dealer, from your bank, a BP station or other source.

When you come to the show, bring some snacks, bottled water or soda in your bag or that can fit into your pockets easily. Bring a few candy bars or protein bars or other items. This way you spend less at the concession stands.

Be on the lookout for test drive gift cards and other free give aways at the various exhibits.

By the end of the day your financial balance sheet will probably be on the plus side.

Complimentary and Discounted Tickets In Limited Quantities are available at every new-car dealer in the Chicago market in early January while supplies last. Visit your area dealers early and inquire.﻿

Another Way To Save Money On Ticketsis by bringing three canned goods per person on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Thursday, Feb. 16 or Friday, Feb. 17. The savings is $4 off a regular $11 adult admission.

Discounted Ticket Vouchersthat earn discounted admission at the box offices are offered at most Chicagoland new-vehicle dealers and BP gas stations, and from several banks that offer them to customers in monthly statements. These vouchers may not be combined with other discount offers and cannot be used for online purchases.﻿

Photography and Videography is permitted and encouraged!﻿ Simple cameras and camcorders are permitted. You can't get so elaborate that your equipment infringes on others, so leave the crain at home.﻿

There is no dress code, per se; please just make sure all the important body parts are covered, and don't otherwise appear like you're on "Cops." ﻿

Attendance tends to be lightest on Tuesday and Wednesday.﻿

Standard Parking, operates all the lots surrounding McCormick Place, indicated that the 2012 rate is $19 in Lots A and C until 6 p.m., then is reduced to $10 until the auto show closes. Parking in Lot B costs $14 until 6 p.m., when it also drops to $10.

﻿Coat & luggage checks are at the show. At last word, items cost $3 each to check.﻿ Coat check exists for people who wish to leave their coats. If you wish to wear your coat or carry it, you are free to do so.﻿

A Chicago ordinance that took effect in 2006 bans smoking in the entirety of McCormick Place and all other public buildings in the city. Smokers can look for designated areas at least 15 feet away from the building. Ask red-coated ushers for directions.﻿

Baby Strollers are allowed. Restrooms in McCormick Place mostly have baby-changing stations. Try to avoid a double wide stroller as this would knock into others.

﻿Wheelchairs and motorized scooters can be rented at McCormick Place, but strollers are not available to rent. Best to bring one.

﻿Easy Access To Display Vehicles: Most production vehicle on the floor are unlocked for attendees to comb through. One-of-a-kind concepts are for viewing only, and a few of the displays for high-end cars give unfettered access to select patrons only.

﻿The Illinois Secretary of State's office has a booth at which attendees can renew or replace their driver's licenses.

﻿Backpacks are allowed, however, all bags are subject to search at the entrances.

Lost and Found, call McCormick Place security at (312) 791-6060.

Two-Way Radios are allowed but if the annoyance level is too great, be prepared for confrontation from those around you.

Automobiles may not be purchased at the show. Representatives of the display can direct you to a dealer to purchase a vehicle. ﻿

No selling is permitted on the show floor; representatives of the displays are there to answer questions and, if you are interested, to direct you to a dealership. Enjoy the show!﻿

Prohibited Items: Consider McCormick Place to be an airport without the airplanes. Anything that would be confiscated there would be confiscated here.

﻿You can re-enter multiple times on the same day, provided you get your hand stamped when first exiting the show.

﻿Manufacturer's rebates are available at the show. Show special pricing, is available usually through the end of February. Check with your local dealers for details.